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Fitness & Exercise -- Information & Resources
Welcome to the Fitness section of NutrActive! This page provides you with reliable resources helping you get informed to get in shape and maintain a physically active lifestyle long term. Check back periodically for new fitness tools geared to help you successfully get moving!
ACE: Get Fit: Workouts
Get expert fitness advice from the American Council on Exercise with these free sample workout programs. Each program includes a warm-up, full workout and cool-down in addition to step-by-step exercise demonstrations and guidance on frequency and intensity levels.
http://www.acefitness.org/workouts/default.aspx
www. Fitness .gov
is the health, physical activity, fitness and sports information Web site of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. You can find out about the Council and its work, view our publications, and link to the resources of other government agencies as well as to health and fitness organizations.
To find out how you can start a physical activity program today and stay active and fit for life while earning Presidential awards, visit our free, interactive physical activity and fitness Web site at www.presidentschallenge.org.
http://www.fitness.gov/
NSCA Video Library Presented by Dartfish
Using Dartfish® Video Analysis Software, the National Strength and Conditioning Association will feature a new training tip each month. This state of the art software enables coaches, trainers, and teams to capture a lift, movement, or an entire game and receive instant feedback, from an integrated video clip.
http://www.nsca-lift.org/videos/displayvideos.asp
American Running Association
Goal: To mobilize all Americans to use physical activity as a catalyst to deter and defeat youth obesity.
The site provides runners with information related to training, nutrition, sports medicine, and fitness. Motivational programs help encourage people to begin and maintain an active, healthy lifestyle. Support for runners is provided by advice, motivational and educational programs, and referrals to sports-oriented professionals. Visit:
http://www.americanrunning.org/
Global Health & Fitness: Muscle Map & Explanation
Below is a link to receive a detailed explanation on each muscle group, its exact location, functions and common activities that the muscle is used for, including the best strength training exercises for that muscle. You'll not only find instructions for these weight training exercises, but a video demonstration as well! Check it out at:
http://www.global-fitness.com/strength/s_musclemap.php
P90X Review and Recommended Beginner Program --
From a nutritional standpoint, the p90X diet recommends starting off in the first 2 phases eating low carb and does not follow current healthy recommendations. NutrActive does not support low carb diet plans due to known health issues related to this type of dieting if followed long term. Approach the P90X recommended diet plan with caution. The last phase of P90X's diet introduces carbs back into the diet, "cleverly" relating it to energy boosting. This is simply due to depleting your stored energy in the first phases of the diet plan and then repleting the stores in the last phase with carbs. Not rocket science and not recommended.
As for the fitness regimen -- It's hard core and not for the beginner. If you already have a fitness good base, then by all means, give this fitness plan a try. Following P90X will produce results!
If you have no fitness base, begin with Tony Horton's other fitness program (not as well publicized) -- "10 Minute Trainer" (see link below). This is a good program to start with and then you can move on to Tony's P90X.
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
The Federal Government has issued its first-ever Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. They describe the types and amounts of physical activity that offer substantial health benefits to Americans.
http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/
Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)
The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is one of the largest, non-profit, volunteer, sports organizations in the United States. A multi-sport organization, the AAU is dedicated exclusively to the promotion and development of amateur sports and physical fitness programs. If you are interested in sports participation, the AAU is the place to start.
http://aausports.org/
Female Athlete Triad Coalition
The Female Athlete Triad Coalition, a non-profit organization, represents key medical, nursing, athletic, and sports medicine groups, as well as concerned individuals who come together to promote optimal health and well-being for female athletes and active girls and women. It is a group of national and international organizations dedicated to addressing unhealthy eating behaviors, hormonal irregularities, and bone health among female athletes and active women.
http://www.femaleathletetriad.org/
Fat Calculator
Fat is an important and necessary nutrient for the body. You need a moderate amount of fat for good health. It is the type and amount of fat that is important to pay attention to. Here is a link to an online tool to help you understand your personal daily fat limit. After all, the more you know the better decisions you'll make.
http://www.global-fitness.com/fatcalc.php
American Volkssport Association
Volkssporting simply defined, is a peronal fitness sports and recreation program offering noncompetitive walks, hikes, bike rides, swims, and in some regions cross-country skiing and roller or ice skating. Promoting well being and good health by providing safe exercise in a stress-free environment is the hallmark of volkssporting. Walking – also called “volkswalking” – is the most popular of all the volkssporting activities. Details at:
http://www.ava.org/
Aerobics - Defined
Most people don’t realize that Dr. Kenneth Cooper coined the word aerobics. The verb “aerobic” existed meaning to live in air or with oxygen. Dr. Cooper added one letter—an s—and in an instant created the noun “aerobics.” Read more at:
http://www.cooperaerobics.com/Health-Tools/Aerobics.aspx
Youth Football: Heat Stress and Injury Risk
Most people don’t realize that Dr. Kenneth Cooper coined the word aerobics. The verb “aerobic” existed meaning to live in air or with oxygen. Dr. Cooper added one letter—an s—and in an instant created the noun “aerobics.” Read more at:
http://www.acsm.org/YouthFootballposter1.pdf
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The information contained on this Web site is intended to help you better understand issues related to nutrition and exercise and help promote a healthy lifestyle. It is not intnded to replace the advice of a physician. If you read something on this site that contradicts what your physician tells you in any way, always follow your physician's advice. We advise you to consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program, especially if you have any serious medical conditions.
